A few weeks ago, three of my favorite bloggers agreed to form a writing panel for today's post. I asked them to respond to five quotes about a writer's identity, and in their responses, they produced some smashing quotes of their own. First, a quick introduction... Paul is a retired English professor who has published several short … Continue reading Writers Respond to Famous Quotes
Are all books autobiographical?
"Did you base your characters on your friends and family?" "Where do you come up with your ideas?" "Was this story inspired by your life?" These questions are the bacteria of the literary world. They exist everywhere. They spring from the cold desert dust on the surface of Mars in scifi; they get busy in the stomachs of the … Continue reading Are all books autobiographical?
